Michigan Congress members back Syria attack vote

September 2, 2013 | AP Across the political aisle, Michigan members of Congress say they support President Barack Obama's decision to ask for a congressional vote before undertaking an attack on Syria in response to apparent sarin gas attacks that the U.S. says killed at least 1,400 people.

Republican U.S. Representative Candice Miller and Democratic U.S. Representatives Dan Kildee and Sander Levin have issued statements endorsing Obama's decision to seek support from Congress.

Miller says she disagreed with Obama's earlier statements that he didn't need congressional authorization under the Constitution. She says she shares her constituents' skepticism that a U.S. attack on Syria serves American interests.